43-08 Amend Ord 91-95 Zoning Code - wind turbines

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ground, including but not limited to barriers, bleachers, booths, buildings, display stands, fences, platforms, poles, pools, sheds, signs, above and below ground tanks, towers, and walls and shall include the supporting framework or parts thereof and appurtenances thereto; "structure" does not include a decorative light pole extending eight (8) feet or less above grade, a flag pole extending fifteen (15) feet or less above grade, or a sidewalk, driveway, or patio at grade. (jjD TRELLIS means a latticework of wood or other material, used primarily to support ornamental vegetation. (kkk) VARIANCE means a deviation from a regulation placed by the Code on a permitted, existing non-conforming, or conditional use or structure, granted by the Board or Commission, where applicable, pursuant to Article XIII, Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the SECOND AMENDED CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD. (III) VARIANCE, MINOR AREA means an area variance(s) of less than ten percent (10%) of the permitted lot coverage, or of the required side yard or rear yard, according to the criteria set forth in Subsection 1173.04(b). The Commissioner may grant minor area variance(s). (mmm)VARIANCE, AREA means an area variance that is reviewed by the Board who shall determine whether an applicant has demonstrated that the literal enforcement of the Code will, in the case of an area variance, result in practical difficulty according to the criteria set forth in Subsection 1173.04( c). shall be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: 1103.02 DEFINITIONS The following terms and phrases shall have, for purposes of the Code, the meanings as set forth in this section. (bbb) RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINE means an accessory structure that collects kinetic energy from the wind and converts it to electricity that is compatible with a home's electrical system. (ccc) ROOMING UNIT means one (1) or more living and/or sleeping rooms arranged contiguously and being accessible through a single interior entrance, such rooms have NO cooking or sanitary facilities. (ddd) ROOMING HOUSE means a building housing two (2) or more rooming units, wherein the occupants of said rooming units have access to communal sanitary facilities but do not benefit from the cooking facilities within the structure. (eee) SIMILAR USE means a use not otherwise described in this Code found by the Commission to be substantially similar to a permitted use or a conditionally permitted use, pursuant to Section 1173.03. (fff) SCHOOL means a publicly or privately owned facility providing full- or part-time instruction and training; "school" shall include elementary, junior high, and high schools, college and trade schools, and studios providing instruction (e.g.: craft, dance, karate). (ggg) STOCK IN TRADE means the individual items displayed in areas open to the public and offered for sale or rental in an establishment.